Sustainable futures
Drivers of Change in U.S. Forests and Forestry Over the Next 20 Years
This report explores eight drivers of change expected to influence forests and forestry in the United States over the next 20 years. Climate and associated climate change as a driver of change is explored in this report. The drivers were identified through a review of strategic foresight literature and projects, the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station horizon scanning system, and iterative brainstorming by the Forest Service’s Northern Research Station Strategic Foresight Group and partners.